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NEW EVENTS: December 2012-May 2013

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Join us for fascinating talks, great workshops, live music, and fun for all ages at the Grandview Library!

Find out what’s happening December 2012—May 2013.

Highlights:
FILM

MUSIC IN THE ATRIUM

  • The Grandview Singers
    Grandview Heights High School choral holiday show, directed by Andrew Grega.
  • Central Ohio Harp Organization
    Seasonal favorites, Celtic music, and other great selections.
  • Jack Wilce
    Masterful fingerstyle guitarist; part of late 1960s California music scene; recorded with David Crosby, Jackson Browne, Gram Parsons, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Elliott Randall, and others.
  • Canned Goods
    Early American jazz & blues played on ukulele, banjo, musical saw, and other unique instruments.
  • Ryan Skinner
    21-string West African harp (kora) with Toumani Diabaté student/OSU professor/children’s author-illustrator.
  • Jim Lynch & Charlie Bleak
    Guitar duo featuring Lynch (The Conspiracy Band, Sam & Dave Revue, National Rock Opera Touring Company).
  • Cowboy Bob & JoJo
    Acoustic country with Bob Hummel (formerly of The Rainbow Canyon Band) and his wife.
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Library receives Architectural Award

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The Grandview Heights Public Library has been awarded a 2012 Architectural Design Award by the Grandview Area Chamber of Commerce.

A jury of five architects and landscape architects selected the Library for the Hall of Fame category, which recognizes existing structures built prior to 2002.
This category focuses on the positive effect of the building on the community through its aesthetic attributes and its contribution to the cultural, business, artistic, and education well-being of the community.
The awards program honors architectural design excellence in the Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff, Clinton Township, and Fifth by Northwest Columbus areas.
The Grandview Library is proud to receive this award and is honored to be the place where the community truly connects.

Thank you to the Chamber and selection committee!

Visit Reference for a special kiosk celebrating this year’s winners. You’ll see a slide show of photographs & information recognizing five award-winning structures.

One of America’s best libraries—again!

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Library Journal has recognized the Grandview Heights Public Library as the best public library in America in its category—for the second consecutive time.

This also marks the fifth consecutive time the Grandview Library has received five stars from the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service, a national rating of public libraries, since the ratings began. (Only 30 libraries have received five stars five times in all categories.)

The index identifies 262 “star” libraries (out of  7,570 public libraries) in its America’s Star Libraries 2012. It is based on 2010 data from the IMLS—circulation, visits, program attendance and Internet use, each per capita.

Your continued support has made the Grandview Library one of the best public libraries in the country! Thank you!

In addition to the Grandview Library, four other Franklin County library systems received star ratings:

Learn about our Library Journal five-star ratings in: 2011, 2010, and 2009 (Round One and Two).

Learn about our Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings Top 10 rankings in: 2010 (#3), 2009 (#4), and 2008 (#9).
Questions? Call Administration at 614-486-2954.

Library levy passes!

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Voters passed a 2.5-mill replacement levy with 79 percent (unofficial) of the vote.

Thank you for your support! We are thrilled, relieved, and humbled.

Food Drive: Nov 21-Dec 11

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Help us help others this holiday season!

The Grandview Library is a drop-off location for food items for the Salvation Army Food Drive, which uses the donated food to fill its annual Christmas Cheer Boxes.

Drop your canned or non-perishable food items in the bin inside the parking lot doors November 21—December 11.

Your donation will help make the holidays brighter for local families.

Thank you for your generosity!

JUST ADDED: Buckeyes A-Z

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October 16, 2012

This program has just been added to our events calendar!
Get fired up for the Ohio State vs Michigan game this year (November 24) and meet Mark Walter, local author of Buckeyes A to Z, on Monday, November 12, from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Walter will talk about how he made his book, play some Buckeye games, and sign books, too!
The book, a 2012 Buckeye Children’s Book Award Nominee, will be available for purchase for $15.95. Walter is also the author of Tigers A to Z (LSU).
Don’t miss this fun program for all ages!

NOV. 6: Vote in the General Election

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October 10, 2012

The League of Women Voters Voter Information Bulletins are available at the voter information table by the parking lot doors at the Library.

The nonpartisan bulletin is a guide to the Tuesday, November 6, General Election for Franklin County voters, including information about: Presidential candidates, Congressional candidates, statewide candidates, county candidates, and state and local issues.

Exercise your right to vote!

Learn about statewide issues and get voter information from:

Questions? Call Reference at 614-481-3776.

Central Ohio libraries combine resources

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September 26, 2012

Central Ohio libraries will combine resources to offer more than 1,000,000 titles for patrons as new library partners join CLC in 2013.

Columbus Metropolitan Library, Worthington Libraries, and Southwest Public Libraries have made the strategic decision to join the Central Library Consortium (CLC) in 2013. This partnership results in 11 library systems serving 1.4 million residents across six counties with nearly 1.2 million titles, doubling the number of titles all of those libraries currently offer their customers.

“This will dramatically change the face of public library use in Central Ohio,” said Grandview Heights Public Library Director Mary Ludlum, a CLC founding member and the CLC Administering Library. “It is a thrill to join forces with the Columbus Metropolitan Library, Worthington Libraries, and Southwest Public Libraries. The sharing of these resources not only helps Ohio public libraries save money, it offers unprecedented access to materials for the public. This is a dream come true.”

The CLC is a 25-year-old partnership among library systems who share materials, resources, servers, licenses, group purchases and even staff while remaining strong, independent library systems. Libraries in the consortium include: Alexandria, Fairfield County, Grandview Heights, Marysville, Pickaway County, Pickerington, Plain City and Wagnalls Memorial.

“We are very excited about this partnership and we think it’s a wonderful opportunity for all of our library systems,” said Ryan McDonnell, CLC Governing Council chair and the Director of Marysville Public Library. “The CLC Governing Council voted unanimously to welcome Columbus Metropolitan Library, Worthington Libraries and Southwest Public Libraries into the consortium. This will open so many doors for our library systems and more importantly, for our customers.”

This opportunity presented itself when Columbus Metropolitan Library, Worthington Libraries, and Southwest Public Library chose to make Polaris Library Systems its new Integrated Library System (ILS) because all of the libraries in the CLC also operate with Polaris. An ILS is the core software that manages library business. It keeps track of items the library purchases, materials that have been borrowed, customer information, fines and fees, everything a library needs to control inventory and communicate with customers. The Columbus Metropolitan Library Board of Trustees voted today to make Polaris Library Systems its new vendor for its ILS. In that same meeting, the Board voted to join the CLC.

“Joining the CLC is a win-win for libraries and our customers throughout central Ohio,” said Patrick Losinski, chief executive officer of Columbus Metropolitan Library. “Polaris will give us the ability to better manage our resources, connect with customers and reduce costs. Our current in-house system has stood the test of time but it is now time to move into the next generation of library service and new technology.  All governments and non-profits have been challenged to look for ways to collaborate, save resources, and offer better services.  Libraries have been and continue to be at the forefront of this movement.”

Put simply, any customer from any of the libraries in the CLC will be able to borrow materials from any library in the consortium. Sharing services and materials will standardize customer experiences within the systems, making them more efficient and less costly. All these library systems appreciate the value of collaboration in a time that funding from the state has been diminishing.

“Polaris has been great for our current members,” said CLC Executive Director of Information Technology Wes Osborn. “We can offer effective resource sharing while allowing each library system to maintain its own identity. The CLC staff looks forward to building on our proven ILS platform by adding these new partners.”

Columbus Metropolitan Library, Southwest Public Libraries and Worthington Libraries have been partners in sharing a catalog and materials for over 20 years so they have already seen success with sharing materials.

“We are pleased to have this opportunity to advance our goal of increased resource sharing and excited about the possibility of greater collaboration and cooperation among public libraries in central Ohio and beyond,” said Worthington Libraries Director/Chief Executive Officer Chuck Gibson. “It will help us better meet the information demands of the communities we serve in a time of diminished state funding for libraries.

“This partnership demonstrates to our community, legislators and other stakeholders that we understand the need to think differently and collaboratively in a time of diminishing dollars,” Losinski said. “By investing in advances in technology and strategic partnerships, we position ourselves as an organization ready to meet the needs and demands of our customers and communities in every strategic way we can.”

“There is a lot of work to be done in a short amount of time,” said Columbus Metropolitan Library Collection Management Director Robin Nesbitt, ILS project manager. “But in the end we believe this move will save money, make our library systems better and our customers happier.”

NOV 10: Holiday Boutique

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September 12, 2012

Bringing the community together for the holidays!

Come to the Friends of the Grandview Library’s Holiday Boutique for seasonal shopping & fun for the whole family.

Fabulous vendors will fill the Library Atrium on Saturday, November 10, from 10 am-3 pm. There will be great gifts to purchase and craft-making for children.

Kids can decorate ornaments & gift bags and visit The Elf Shop—where they can secretly purchase inexpensive gifts for their families.

Contact Friends President Lou Redden (614-488-5167, craftfan60@aol.com) to volunteer.

Vendors:

  • Handmade by Karma  – Cat Dolls, Soft Toys, Art Cases
  • Li Jewelry – Handcrafted Jewelry
  • Specialty Turned Designs – Executive Pens, Compacts, Pill Bottles
  • Nelda’s Notions – Baby Quilts, Table Runners, Glasses Cases
  • Warm Fuzzies by Courtney – Crochet Hats, Miscellaneous Items
  • Dawn Griffith – Scented Critters
  • Creations by Kathleen – Baskets, Ornaments, Aprons
  • Prairie Fields Farm – Handcrafted Soaps, Crocheted & Knitted Items, Homespun Yarns
  • Jean’s Art – Silk Scarves, Handmade Greeting Cards, Knit Hats
  • Cardington High School – Redesigned Women’s Jackets, Purses, Jeans
  • Debbie Armstead – Journals, Pocket Planners, Baby Hats
  • Thirty One Gifts – Purses, Totes, Wallets
  • Rhonda Quick – Custom Made Jewelry (Original Designs)
  • Kit N Kaboodle – Denim Jackets, Cat & Dog Items
  • Cara At Home – Decorative Bottles, Hair Bow Organizers, Wall Hangings

Craft table for Kids in the Meeting Room:

  • Make a card to take home. Decorate a gift bag. A limited supply of free Magic Reindeer Dust will be available!

The Elf Shop in the Conference Room:

  • Kids shop on their own – nothing priced over $3.

Coffee & Goodies:

  • Treat yourself to a cup of coffee and a muffin from Grandview Grind; a pineapple pop from Edible Arrangements; and a special chocolate treat from Pure Imagination Chocolatier. Edible Arrangements’ gift certificates will also be available.

Friends of the Library Membership Table:

  • Visit the Friends of the Library Membership Table for information on becoming a member or supporting their activities. Grandview Library items will also be sold.

Door Prizes:

  • A ticket will be given for each purchase made, to be placed in the box for drawing. You need not be present to win. Prizes donated by:
    • BW3
    • Dewey’s Pizza
    • Graffiti Burger
    • Grandview Cleaners
    • K.A. Menendian Rugs
    • Matt the Miller’s Tavern
    • Mazah Mediterranean Eatery
    • Noodles & Company
    • The Oilery
    • Rife’s Market
    • Sax Car Wash
    • Stauf’s Coffee Roasters
    • Strader’s Garden Center

Grandview Library Replacement Levy

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August 30, 2012

On Tuesday, November 6, The Grandview Library will have a 2.5 mill replacement on the ballot.

Take a look at the Library’s fact sheet for more information.

Additional information will be available soon on the Voter Information Table at the Library and on the Grandview Library Levy Committee’s website.

October 9, 2012, is the deadline for voters to register and update their voter information before the 2012 Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

Update your voting address online.